Technology & IT | Thursday 31 March, 2016 12:21 pm

Evolving expectations of smartphone users in Saudi Arabia

When it comes to satisfaction of mobile broadband users on 4G networks, the study shows that user expectations from the service increase over time According to the latest Ericsson ConsumerLab report “Evolving Expectations”, mobile broadband usage behavior in Saudi Arabia stands out...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 31 March, 2016 12:15 pm

Etihad Airways Renews Partnership With Sydney Opera House

Etihad Airways and the Sydney Opera House today announced the extension of their Major Partnership for a further five years.   The extension will take Etihad Airways well into the Opera House’s Decade of Renewal – launched in its 40th Anniversary year in 2013...

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Business & Money | Thursday 31 March, 2016 12:11 pm

Ideal Standard reinforces its market leadership with Tonic II collection

Ideal Standard, the leading provider of innovative and design-driven bathroom solutions, has announced that its Tonic II total bathroom solution has achieved tremendous success across the Middle East since its launch in 2015, with its clean, aesthetic smart storage solutions coupled with a wide...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 31 March, 2016 12:06 pm

HONOR PREDICTS DOUBLING ITS GROWTH IN THE MIDDLE EAST IN 2016

Huawei honor has announced that its honor 5X smartphone launched in February, sold five times more than its predecessor 4X device, further driving the brand’s 100% growth year-on-year which is delivering a 15% contribution to Huawei’s extensive progression in the Middle East. Globally,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 31 March, 2016 7:15 am

Saudia flies to the Maldives

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) on Wednesday flew to the Maldives, the first of its international destinations for the year 2016 which will also include Munchen, Ankara and Algeria. The Boeing B777-300ER landed at Male airport at 9 a.m. local time. Onboard was Saudia director general Saleh Bin...

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Business & Money | Thursday 31 March, 2016 6:13 am

Emir of Eastern Province inaugurates Al-Ahsa Investment Forum 2016

Emir of the Eastern Province Prince Saud Bin Naif inaugurates the 4th Al-Ahsa Investment Forum 2016 here on Wednesday. This was in the presence of Prince Badr Bin Muhammad Bin Juluwi, governor of Al-Ahsa. The 2-day forum is being organized by Al-Ahsa Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the...

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Healthcare | Thursday 31 March, 2016 5:05 am

Several new hospitals opened in Jeddah

Several new hospitals were opened in Jeddah on Tuesday by Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal and Health Minister Khalid Al-Falih. The new projects included the 500-bed King Abdullah Medical Complex, which would soon include sections for cardiac surgery, children, pregnant women and eye...

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Business & Money | Thursday 31 March, 2016 5:04 am

SR25: Weekly ticket for Riyadh Metro

A weekly ticket for the much-awaited Riyadh Metro would cost around SR25, the Riyadh Development Authority has announced. Abdur Rahman Al-Shalan, the authority’s director of transport, said that metro was aimed at providing services to families and citizens, not workers, according to a...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 31 March, 2016 4:58 am

The all-new BMW 7 Series is the vehicle of choice for leading forums in the Kingdom

The all-new BMW 7 Series has reaffirmed its position as a dynamic, innovative and highly sought-after car by being selected as the vehicle of choice for several high profile events in the Kingdom this month (March).    In its role as Official Transporter, Mohamed Yousuf Naghi...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 31 March, 2016 4:38 am

His Excellency Sami Al Qamzi inaugurates GITEX Shopper Spring 2016

Eager to snap up the unbeatable deals on the latest must-have gadgets, thousands of technophiles flocked to GITEX Shopper Spring, the region’s leading and highly anticipated consumer electronics event, on its opening day. Inaugurated by His Excellency Sami Al Qamzi, Director General,...

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